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Real Estate in Sandpoint, It’s time to Jump IN, Check These Statistics
Now is a great time to take advantage of the housing situation — Doing nothing is not necessarily a wise decision.

In Sandpoint and the surrounding area prices have drop considerably in the past 12 months, now is a great time to check out the market in the area you have always wanted to own real estate. Check out these stats and return as I will post local Sandpoint and Bonners County real estate statistics from time to time.
“We are looking at property prices from 5 or more years ago” says Jiwan Ripley Branch Manager of Connect Realty Sandpoint, “it is definitely a buyers market in local real estate, you can pick up a great deal right now.”
One area of consumers that should be looking are the ‘First Time Buyers’ if you have not owned a home in the past 3 years, it is time to take action. If you have a 620 credit score and above, and have been current on you monthly payment for the last couple years, it is time to consider ownership. There are several programs and variety of mortgages available to qualifying individuals. In Bonner County there are also Rural Idaho Program, grants, discount rates, payment subsidies, and full smorgasbord of programs.
Come take advantage of the market, it’s really is the right time to Jump IN.

